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6 foot tall man caught drink-driving on this bike

This man now has the bike up for sale

A man might end up getting fit on the benefit after losing his license for drunkenly riding a child-sized motorbike
Maurice Burgess

Slower traffic plan

80kmh A new proposal to slow speeds on SH1 to improve safety should be ready for consideration next month

Truck attempted to beat train

Train ran over the buckled barrier arm

Vehicles are ignoring alarm bells and flashing lights to beat the train at the Main St roundabout

Boost for theatre

The new ASB Civic Theatre in Blenheim is getting an $840,000 boost from Canterbury Community Trust.

Fly from the SPCA

From unwanted to superstar

One SPCA dog has so impressed law enforcement that she has been taken for special training

Compo for sacked chef

A chef who lost his job after he was wrongfully accused of being 'stoned' has been awarded compensation

Fined for tugging on undies

A man has been found guilty of indecent assault after tugging on a woman's underpants while she was asleep

Hunt for liquor thieves

A police dog unit failed to find two teenagers who had stolen a box of beer from a van on Monday, Blenheim police say.

Smash inquiry

6 foot tall man caught drink-driving on this bike

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Make way for demolition

Businesses in an earthquake-prone building in central Blenheim are preparing for it to be demolished in July.

One-sided matches now familiar pattern

On form shown so far, the Central Fairweathers men's team are way too good for most

Marlborough riders shine

Marlborough riders dominated the Tasman secondary schools equestrian championships last week

Harlequins, Wairau remain on top

Arotea Kiwi unbeaten

Hockey

MBC on top in tournament

Marlborough Boys' College enjoyed a successful day overall in their exchange against Shirley Boys' High

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Sounds astound US travel agents

Eleven American travel agency owners and managers enjoyed Marlborough

If I chance to talk a little wild, forgive me

A group of Marlborough girls are hoping a four-day trip to Wellington will make them BFFs

Lots of rivalry and a bit of bribery

Rich and satisfying concert

Spring breakers

Film has few redeeming features

The most socially irresponsible film of the year has arrived.

Editorial : Let the soul take over

David Engwicht Funkafied was the word used. Is it even a word?

Letters : Omaka grant

Thank you for your response to correspondence referring to the gift by the Canterbury Community Trust

Weekend work not so bad

Reclaiming the street

Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre

Omaka grant sparks community debate

The past few days have seen a debate about a decision by the Canterbury Community Trust to contribute funding to the Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre.

Make way for demolition

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Liquidators seek director

The liquidators of Singh Services Ltd are trying to contact Mrinal Sardana

Expo for growing gains

Bay a 24/7 industrial zone

Economy, performance, graph, chart

Economy on an upswing

ANZ Regional Trends report shows Nelson-Marlborough achieved the second highest year-on-year growth

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Gig guide

A weekly diary of Marlborough gigs

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Community calendar

Things to see, do and enjoy in Marlborough this week

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Sports draws

Weekly sports draws around Marlborough

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Weekly arts diary

Art. Theatre, Workshops and Performances in Marlborough this week

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